Philippe Starck: Why design? (16:50)

Designer Philippe Starck — with no pretty slides to show — spends 18 minutes reaching for the very roots of the question "Why design?" Listen carefully for one perfect mantra for all of us, genius or not.

Philippe Starck designs deluxe objects and posh condos and hotels around the world. Always witty and engaged, he takes special delight in rethinking everyday objects. (Ted.com)

A Version With Closed-Captions

For a closed-caption version of this video with subtitles as well as the transcript, which can be copied go to Philippe Starck. on dotsub.com.